Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Data labeling or computer annotation may seem mundane, but for Cody Hart, who is neurodivergent, it adds value to his life. “I live for myself in a way that I really didn't have the freedom of four or five years ago,” Hart said. Before being hired at Enabled Intelligence, Inc in Falls Church, Virginia, he was struggling in his grocery store deli job. “They talk to us, you know, like everyday people, which is not something that I would get very often when I was younger. When ADHD and other neurodivergents weren't very well understood,” Hart said. The AI technology company provides data solutions for the U.S. defense and intelligence community. The company announced Wednesday plans to recruit 100 AI data annotators who are neurodiverse, like Cody. This includes people on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Dyslexia and more.

Fairfax County-based Black Girl Ventures' Founder and CEO Omi Bell was honored among 50 Black women of color from across the nation during the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. 2024 Power50 Women’s Luncheon at The Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C. The annual event honored the 2024 USBC Power50 Class, bringing together luminaries and leaders in business, politics, and culture to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black women across various sectors.

You're invited to attend the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce 2024 Economic Development Summit Breakfast as it hosts Fairfax County Economic Development Authority + Fairfax City Economic Development on Friday, April 26 at 7:45am. The Summit will look at the events and issues that will impact businesses in Fairfax County and City of Fairfax in 2024 and beyond. Speakers 🗣️ ▪️ Stephen Tarditi, Director of Market Intelligence at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority ▪️ Christopher Bruno, Director, Fairfax City Economic Development Topics will include: ▪️ An overview of commercial development activities. 🏗️🏙️ ▪️ Highlights of the commercial market in Fairfax, which is home to 10 Fortune 500 Companies, the largest IT employment base in the country, hundreds of foreign-owned firms and tens of thousands of small local business. 📈 This event is open to the public. Click below to register.

📢 BIG NEWS! JDSAT, Inc., a veteran-owned application development and data sciences firm, is investing $630,000 to expand its operations in Fairfax County. The company intends to invest in technical staff and analysts to support its growing artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data science business. The expansion will create 60 new jobs. “This new office opening signifies an exciting step in JDSAT’s growth, allowing us to expand both our teams and capabilities,” said Scott Woosley, CEO of JDSAT Inc. “As part of our commitment to provide a collaborative work environment for our talented staff, this new space offers the resources and amenities to thrive, fostering a sense of unity and inclusion. We’re thrilled to embark on this next chapter in such a vibrant community that aligns well with our company culture, and are so thankful to the State of Virginia and Fairfax County for their support.” 🔗: https://hubs.li/Q02tBZsz0

Tanium, a cybersecurity firm has relocated from its local federal office in Bethesda to a new location in Reston that is more than twice the size of its former space. Tanium, whose software is used throughout the United States Department of Defense and other governmental agencies to monitor networking systems, has taken over the entire 10th floor — 12,850 square feet — at 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive. The new office, which comes with 360-degree views of Reston and the surrounding region, now serves as the base of local operations for more than 50 Tanium employees throughout the region.

The 6th Annual Environment Expo is fun for the whole family! 📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27 🕙11am - 3pm 📍Fort Hunt Park Experience an array of exhibitors, food, live music, face painting, reptile and raptor programs, the Purple Glass Monster, NPS Junior Ranger Program, touch-a-truck, make & takes + much more. And guess what? It's all completely free! Hear remarks from Fairfax County Government Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck 🗣️ Learn more ➡ https://hubs.li/Q02svqNj0

As the home of more than 10,000 technology companies in many industries, Fairfax County was the ideal place to establish the U.S. headquarters of South Korea-based Armored Fresh, a food tech dairy company, according to Andrew Yu, vice president of Armored Fresh. 🧀 Armored Fresh produces and sells 100 percent plant-based cheese as part of their focus on developing sustainable alternative food options. Armored Fresh’s technology uniquely provides the capacity to replicate the aroma, texture and flavor of dairy cheese. To read the full Q&A ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02tswQR0

General Dynamics Information Technology inked a 114,867-square-foot renewal at 7770 Backlick Road in Springfield, the largest deal across Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland in the first three months of 2024, according to multiple real estate services firms. Ben Buckley, GDIT’s business area vice president, said the Springfield office serves as a central location for 400 employees within this sector of the company. He confirmed that proximity to nearby Fort Belvoir, which serves as the headquarters for the DOD’s Defense Technical Information Center, is an asset that has kept GDIT coming back to the Springfield location.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 Veteran Ventures Capital, an early-stage investor specializing in emerging, veteran-led national security technology businesses, relocated its corporate headquarters to Tysons from Knoxville, Tennessee. “We are excited to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Tysons, Virginia, as it marks a significant milestone in our journey of expansion and innovation,” stated Veteran Ventures Capital’s Founder and Managing Partner, Derren Burrell. By relocating to this thriving economic hub, Veteran Ventures Capital aims to strengthen its position as a catalyst for veteran-led technological innovation and entrepreneurial success. “Virginia offers a vibrant ecosystem for technology and entrepreneurship, with access to top-tier veteran talent, proximity to government agencies and tech-transfer initiatives, and a dynamic business environment, which align perfectly with our vision for the future,” said Virginia-based General Partner Joshua Weed.

Construction will begin immediately on the 231-unit first phase of an affordable housing development in McLean backed by Amazon. Located at 1750 Old Meadow Road, Somos at McLean Metro will be developed in two phases. In the first phase, Tysons-based SCG DEVELOPMENT will demolish an abandoned office building on the property and build 231 units, a mix of studio and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The units will be rented to households earning between 30% and 60% of the area’s median income. The second phase of the development will include 225 units, according to Stephen P. Wilson, SCG Development’s president. The total development cost is about $108 million for the first phase and about $107 million for the second phase.